Well, we discovered what it was--the REF1000s monoblocks each have a switch to choose between RCA and XLR input--and they were set on RCA while using XLRs. Duh. Now the sound is much better.
My Sonus Faber Guarneri arrived today and we'll see what the introduction of a sub does there--I do not want to degrade their beautiful sound. Thanks for the responses!
My Sonus Faber Guarneri arrived today and we'll see what the introduction of a sub does there--I do not want to degrade their beautiful sound. Thanks for the responses!